Province of Alberta Announces Planning for K-12 Francophone School in Stony Plain

STONY PLAIN, AB: The Town of Stony Plain is welcoming the Government of Alberta’s announcement last week that planning is underway for a future Kindergarten to Grade 12 school for École La Trinité in Stony Plain.

The announcement marks an important step toward developing a permanent school for francophone students in Stony Plain and the surrounding region. Since opening in 2022, École La Trinité has operated from modular classrooms and has continued to grow as demand for French-language education increases. The Province’s announcement through Budget 2026 supports the next phase of the project by advancing planning and design work for a permanent school facility.

“This is an important milestone for francophone families in our community and across the region,” says Mayor William Choy. “We appreciate the Government of Alberta’s commitment to supporting the planning for this permanent school. This also reflects the continued growth of Stony Plain and the strong demand for French-language education. Projects like this help attract new residents and support families choosing to call Stony Plain home.”

The Town of Stony Plain has supported advocacy efforts alongside Conseil Scolaire Centre-Nord (CSCN), parents, regional partners, and government representatives to help advance the need for expanded francophone education facilities.

“Providing a permanent home for École La Trinité is a high priority for our region, and I am proud to see this project advancing through Budget 2026,” says Searle Turton, MLA for Spruce Grove-Stony Plain. “This announcement shows the strength of our partnership with the Town of Stony Plain and Conseil scolaire Centre-Nord to build a school that provides our region with access to high-quality education for generations to come.” 

“The announcement of a new building for École La Trinité would not have been possible without the ongoing and enthusiastic support of the Town of Stony Plain,” says Étienne Alary, Conseil Scolaire Centre-Nord Board Chair. “On behalf of all the students, staff and families of École La Trinité – un grand merci!”

The future school site is planned within the Old Town South Redevelopment area, near the new Community Recreation Facility. This area is being redeveloped as a civic and community hub bringing together recreation, education, culture, and public spaces.

While the announcement confirms planning for a future school, additional steps will take place before construction can proceed, including design work and future capital funding approvals from the Government of Alberta.